About Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages
Hillcrest Country Estates-cottages, located in Papillion, NE, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid. This facility is part of a continuing care retirement community.
Why Families Choose Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 4.86 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 2 Stars
- Nursing Hours 4.86 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Above Average Staffing
Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages provides more care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2 |
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| Health Inspection | 2 |
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| Quality Measures | 3 |
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| Staffing | 4 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 44 | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 49 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending Jun 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 19.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 11.1% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | N/A |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | N/A |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 9.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 10.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 94.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 88.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 2.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 25.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 7.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 92.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 76.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 4.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 33.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 22.8% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 1 complaint
- 2024: 8 complaints
- 2025: 4 complaints
- Total: 13 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| May 15, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| May 15, 2025 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. |
| May 15, 2025 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| May 30, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| May 30, 2024 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. |
| May 30, 2024 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| May 30, 2024 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Dec 06, 2023 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
Nearby Hospitals
METHODIST JENNIE EDMUNDSON
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA
CHI HEALTH IMMANUEL
OMAHA, NE
THE NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER
OMAHA, NE
THE NEBRASKA METHODIST HOSPITAL
OMAHA, NE
CHI HEALTH BERGAN MERCY
OMAHA, NE
CHI HEALTH MIDLANDS
PAPILLION, NE
CHI HEALTH LAKESIDE
OMAHA, NE
BELLEVUE MEDICAL CENTER
BELLEVUE, NE
CHI HEALTH MERCY COUNCIL BLUFFS
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA
NEBRASKA ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL
OMAHA, NE
MIDWEST SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLC
OMAHA, NE
NEBRASKA SPINE HOSPITAL, LLC
OMAHA, NE
BOYS TOWN NATIONAL RESEARCH HOSPITAL
BOYS TOWN, NE
CHILDREN'S NEBRASKA
OMAHA, NE
Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
HCE-COTTAGES LLC
Ownership Structure
- JAMES JANICKI Direct: 25%
- KEVIN MULHEARN Direct: 25%
- MATTHEW OESTMANN Direct: 25%
- REGGIE RIPPLE Direct: 25%
Management & Direction
- DEBRA ASWEGE-MEZENBERG OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- KALEB HIGHT W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- HILLCREST HEALTH SYSTEMS INC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JAMES JANICKI CORPORATE OFFICER
- JAMES JANICKI OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- KEVIN MULHEARN CORPORATE OFFICER
- KEVIN MULHEARN OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MATTHEW OESTMANN CORPORATE OFFICER
- MATTHEW OESTMANN OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- REGGIE RIPPLE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Brookestone of Papillion | N/A | 5 |
| Newport House | N/A | 5 |
| Brookestone Meadows Rehabilitation and Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Brookestone Village | N/A | 5 |
| Rose Blumkin Jewish Home | N/A | 5 |
| Ambassador Health of Omaha | N/A | 4 |
| Nye Pointe Health and Rehab Ctr | N/A | 4 |
| The Cypress at Midtown | N/A | 4 |
| Midlands Living Center L L C | N/A | 4 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Millard | N/A | 4 |
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Ownership Details
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages directly at 4028857000. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.